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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Hosta 'Swamp Thing'
T. Avent 05
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available HostaItem #: 5916
Zones: 3a to 9b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 18" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Hybrid
This 2006 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction is a 1993 Hosta yingeri hybrid that forms a stunning 18" tall x 4' wide vigorous clump of very shiny green leaves, surrounded by a wide, golden-yellow border. In mid-June, the clumps are topped with scapes of attractive purple, spider-like flowers...enjoyed by hummingbirds. Hosta 'Swamp Thing' has really stood the test of time like fine wine, improving with age.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Hosta
Flower Color: Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color: Green , Variegated , Yellow/Gold
Bloom Time: Summer
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Edimentals , Dry Shade Plants , Groundcovers , Hummingbird Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Plant Delights Introductions , Plants Named After Animals , Plants that Attract Birds , Rain Garden Plants , Salt Tolerant Seaside Plants , Wet Shade Plants , Colored Foliage , Patterned Foliage